Veterans with Disabilities

Subdivision (20) of §12-81 provides an exemption to a veteran who is deemed by the United States Veterans’ Administration to have suffered a disability. Such a disability need not have been service-related. The degree of disability (as determined by the Veterans Administration) must be at least 10% and progressively higher exemption amounts are provided for greater degrees of disability:

 Veterans Administration Disability Rating Property Tax Exemption Amount 

Disability Rating      Exemption Amount

• 10% - 25%           Up to $3,000
• 26% - 50%           Up to $7,500
• 51% - 75%           Up to $9,000
• 76% -100%          Up to $10,500
• at least 10%, for persons over age 65   Up to $10,500

Please note: Above listed exemption amounts are off your assessment

* New for 2025

In 2024 the State passed a new law for 100% Totally and Permanently Disabled Veterans.  Applications must be received no later than December 31st annually with a current letter from the Veteran's Administration.  This exemption allows the Veterans primary dwelling to be exempt.  

 The most important distinction between this exemption and that under §12-81(19) is that a disabled veteran does not have to have served at least 90 days during a time of war in order to qualify.

To apply, a disability rating letter from the United States Veterans’ Administration along with a Totally and Permanently Disabled Application must be submitted to the assessor no later than December 31st annually. Due to a change in Statutes, this form and an updated letter must be submitted annually.  

Disabled Veteran's may be eligible for additional benefits by meeting income guidelines Additional Veteran's Exemption.

Totally and Permanently Disabled Veteran Application